In the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, India will face Sri Lanka in their third Group A match in Dubai this evening. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST. We have more from our correspondent:

The battle for the coveted semifinal spots in the World Cup has intensified in both groups, as a loss at this stage could mean an early exit from the tournament. After overcoming their disappointing loss to New Zealand in the first match, India is coming off a six-wicket victory against Pakistan. In contrast, Sri Lanka sits at the bottom of Group A, having suffered heavy defeats to both Pakistan and Australia. India cannot afford any slip-ups from here as they not only need to win but must secure a victory large enough against Sri Lanka to boost their Net Run Rate before the crucial league game against defending champions Australia on October 13. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka will need a miracle to progress to the next round. Meanwhile, in the first match of the day, South Africa will lock horns with Scotland in Dubai at 3:30